Apple's Public Betas: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11 Introduce New Features for Users

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Apple has released public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11.
Apple Intelligence AI features will be available later in the beta testing process on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, M1 and up Macs, and iPads.
iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 bring support for RCS messaging, custom homescreen arrangements, a new Photos app layout, Control Center redesign, and dark mode icon introductions.
macOS Sequoia enables users to mirror iPhone screens on desktops or laptops.
watchOS 11 introduces rest days and the Vitals app for health metrics.
Apple's Public Betas: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11 Introduce New Features for Users

Apple has released public betas for its latest operating systems, including iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11. The betas bring various new features to each platform.

For iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 users, the updates include support for RCS messaging and customization options such as the ability to put apps wherever they want on the homescreen or apply a tint to the icons and widgets. The Photos app also receives a new layout, Control Center is redesigned, and dark mode icons are introduced.

macOS Sequoia enables users to mirror their iPhone on their desktop or laptop screen. watchOS 11 introduces features like rest days and the Vitals app for glanceable details on overnight health metrics.

Apple Intelligence AI features, which will be available later in the beta testing process, are not included in these initial betas. They will only be available on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, as well as M1 and up Macs and iPads.

Next year, Apple is expected to release an iPhone 17 Pro Max with a 48-megapixel Tetraprism camera for enhanced photo quality and zoom functionality. Samsung has also introduced Galaxy Buds3 Pro earbuds, similar in design to AirPods Pro 2.

To download the public betas, developers can enroll in the Apple beta program and check each device's installation instructions on Apple's website.


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  • Samsung's Galaxy Buds3 Pro earbuds are mentioned in passing and do not have any direct relation to the Apple betas. They could be removed from the article without affecting its core content.
  • The mention of an iPhone 17 Pro Max with a 48-megapixel Tetraprism camera is not mentioned in the article as a fact, but rather as an expected release next year. It should be noted that this information is not confirmed.

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Apple Seeds Revised Third Betas of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 to Developers

Nanoleaf Skylight Smarter Kit Juli Clover Monday, 15 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Next year's iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature an upgraded 48-megapixel Tetraprism camera for enhanced photo quality and zoom functionality.
    • Samsung introduced Galaxy Buds3 Pro earbuds, similar in design to AirPods Pro 2.
  • Accuracy
    • iOS 18 introduces Apple Intelligence, a set of AI features. Apple Intelligence includes refining and editing writing, generating images and emojis, improving Siri and search.
    • Apple Intelligence features are limited to iPhone 15 Pro models and iPads with M-series chip.
    • Next year’s iPhone 17 Pro Max will feature an upgraded 48-megapixel Tetraprism camera for enhanced photo quality and zoom functionality.
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    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
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    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

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(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Apple releases public betas for iOS 18, macOS, and more

The Verge Wes Davis Monday, 15 July 2024 20:13
  • Unique Points
    • Apple has released public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11.
    • iOS 18 brings support for RCS messaging, new customization options for app placement and icon tinting.
    • macOS Sequoia enables the ability to mirror iPhone on screen.
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    No formal fallacies found. Some inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. Dichotomous depictions are present in the mention of 'Apple Intelligence AI features' as an exclusive feature for specific devices.
    • . . .better Siri . . .
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Apple’s public betas: all the news on iOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and more

The Verge Wes Davis Monday, 15 July 2024 20:13
  • Unique Points
    • Apple has released public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11.
    • iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 bring support for RCS messaging and new customization options including the ability to put apps wherever users want on the homescreen or apply a tint to the icons and widgets.
    • macOS Sequoia brings slick updates that let users mirror and control their iPhone on the desktop or laptop screen.
    • watchOS 11 introduces new features such as Vitals app, Training Load feature, and the ability to pause Activity Rings.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Revised iOS 18 Beta 3 Reverts Emoji Changes

Nanoleaf Skylight Smarter Kit Juli Clover Monday, 15 July 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • Apple has reverted the third beta of iOS 18 to its previous design, eliminating changes made to emojis and stickers.
    • Next year, Apple is expected to release an iPhone 17 Pro Max with a 48-megapixel Tetraprism camera for enhanced photo quality and zoom functionality.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

100%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

iOS 18 Developer Beta 3: The Features That Could Land on Your iPhone Soon

CNET Monday, 15 July 2024 21:41
  • Unique Points
    • Apple released the third developer beta of iOS 18 on Monday after initially releasing it a week prior.
    • iOS 18 was announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference 2024 and will include new features like customizable home and lock screens.
    • Customizable home screens in iOS 18 allow users to arrange apps and widgets however they want, while also allowing for custom app icon appearances.
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication